Denver Theatre: Five Upcoming, Can’t-Miss Shows

When: October 15-November 7

Where: Buntport Theater

More Info: www.buntport.com

Looking for a different theatre experience this fall? Look no further than Microworld(s) at the always quirky, always fascinating Buntport Theater. A collaboration between Thaddeus Phillips and Lucidity Suitcase International, Microworld(s) is a solo show that explores the idea of reinvention – and in an inspired twist, its performances run entirely on recycled materials and 100 percent renewable energy. It’s bringing eco-friendliness to the stage!

When: November 6-December 19

Where: Ricketson Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts

More Info: www.denvercenter.org/shows-and-events/Shows/well/about.aspx 

An offbeat and inventive blend of drama and comedy, Well explores the power of illness, family and community, with poignancy and honest emotion. Lisa Kron’s semi-autobiographical play is a moving portrait of a mother-daughter relationship, as well as a hilarious flouting of theatrical conventions. Expect the unexpected!

When: November 14-December 5

Where: Curious Theatre

More Info: www.curioustheatre.org

In an explosive fusion of poetic storytelling and the infectious rhythms of jazz, Gospel, and hip-hop, Ameriville puts the state of the union under a microscope – race, poverty, politics, history, and government – examining the U.S. through the lens of Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans.

A Christmas Carol

When: November 27 – December 26

Where: Stage Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex

More Info: www.denvercenter.org  
The heart-warming holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, returns to the Stage Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Center! Original songs, ghostly chills, laughter and warmth deck the halls, as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is haunted by the spirits of his past, present and likely future. This evergreen tale of generosity, kindness, and true Christmas spirit comes to joyous life with splendid period sets and costumes.

When: December 1-13

Where: Buell Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts

More Info: www.denvercenter.org/shows-and-events/Shows/SpringAwakening/Overview.aspx   

Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Spring Awakening quickly became Broadway’s most talked about musical in years when it opened in 2006. “Broadway may never be the same again!” exclaimed the New York Times. Now, Denver audiences can see for themselves what the hype is about. Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll – an unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood. Note: Spring Awakening contains adult language and situations.

Free, daily tours of downtown's Denver Performing Arts Complex showcase the largest such facility in the world. With 10 performance spaces connected by an 80-foot-tall glass roof, the tour is a must for theatre lovers. Walk backstage, see fantastic art, and learn about the history of this four-block, 12-acre site that hosts ballet, opera, symphony, theatre and Broadway tours. Learn More